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Study Course Description

Physical Exercise and Health

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_032
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

To promote learning about physical exercise, its effects on the human body, its role in strengthening health of people of all ages and genders.

Preliminary Knowledge

Knowledge acquired in anatomy, physiology, sports physiology, biomechanics, gymnastics, track and field and other subjects of the 1st and 2nd years of studies.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.1. will know means and methods of implementing a healthy lifestyle. 2. will know the significance of physical activities in health promotion. 3. will know the role and application of physical exercise in strengthening health, preventing diseases and increasing quality of life. 4. will know the impact of physical exercise on human health in all age groups to promote health, ensure prevention, therapy and rehabilitation. 5. will know the impact of lack of exercise on human health in all age groups. 6. will be well versed in WHO recommendations for physical activity for all age groups. 7. will be well versed in latest scientific knowledge on the role and use of physical exercise in strengthening person’s health.

Skills

1.8. To determine and critically evaluate visually visible changes in human health condition, for example, in the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular and respiratory system. 9. To apply the most appropriate and effective physical exercises, tools and methods for strengthening health, preventing diseases and increasing quality of life. 10. To choose the most appropriate and effective physical exercise to increase the physical fitness of any person. 11. To determine the amount and intensity of training loads according to gender, age, physical fitness and health condition. 12. To draw up a health sports training programme based on recommendations of the World Health Organization and latest scientific evidence for people of different ages with different physical fitness/health conditions. 13. To diversify training according to available resources.

Competences

1.14. Ability to purposefully select appropriate assessment criteria for each person. 15. Ability to purposefully select and create clear training goals for individual development needs. 16. Ability to independently implement a health maintenance/promotion training process suitable to age, gender, ability. 17. Ability to purposefully use various personalised training tools and methods for the specific purpose of training.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

-
-
Preparation for practical classes and the test. Study of literature.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

-
10 points

The total assessment is summative: Practical classes; final examination.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Parameters characterising load and basic proportioning principles. Breakdown of physical exercises, their local and general effects on the human body
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Parameters characterising load and basic proportioning principles. Breakdown of physical exercises, their local and general effects on the human body
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Assessment, analysis and correction of structural elements of the musculoskeletal system (posture, muscle length tests and strength endurance tests)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Assessment, analysis and correction of structural elements of the musculoskeletal system (posture, muscle length tests and strength endurance tests)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Assessment, analysis and correction of structural elements of the musculoskeletal system (posture, muscle length tests and strength endurance tests)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Assessment, analysis and correction of structural elements of the musculoskeletal system (posture, muscle length tests and strength endurance tests)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Assessment, analysis and correction of structural elements of the musculoskeletal system (posture, muscle length tests and strength endurance tests)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Preparation of training programmes promoting health gymnastics, for people of different all ages and genders – strength, strength endurance training
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Preparation of training programmes promoting health gymnastics, for people of different all ages and genders – strength, strength endurance training
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Preparation of training programmes promoting health gymnastics, for people of different all ages and genders – strength, strength endurance training
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Preparation of training programmes promoting health gymnastics, for people of different all ages and genders – strength, strength endurance training
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Parameters characterising load and basic proportioning principles. Breakdown of physical exercises, their local and general effects on the human body
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Parameters characterising load and basic proportioning principles. Breakdown of physical exercises, their local and general effects on the human body
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Assessment, analysis and correction of structural elements of the musculoskeletal system (posture, muscle length tests and strength endurance tests)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Assessment, analysis and correction of structural elements of the musculoskeletal system (posture, muscle length tests and strength endurance tests)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Preparation of training programmes promoting health gymnastics, for people of different all ages and genders – strength, strength endurance training
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Preparation of training programmes promoting health gymnastics, for people of different all ages and genders – strength, strength endurance training
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Ivuškāns A. Ceļa locītava : traumas un citi bojājumi fizioterapeita skatījumā. Zvaigzne ABC, 2018.

2.

Ivuškāns A. Vingrinājumi muguras veselībai. Zvaigzne ABC, 2016.

3.

Peggy A. Houglum. Therapeutic exercise for musculoskeletal injuries. 4th ed. Champaign, ILHuman Kinetics, 2016.Suitable for English stream

4.

Gūtenbrunners K., Glēzeners Ž.Ž. Rehabilitācija, fizikālā medicīna un dabas dziedniecība. Rīga: Nacionālais apgāds, 2007. (akceptējams izdevums)

5.

Delavjē F. Muskulatūras attīstīšana: spēka vingrinājumi anatomiskā skatījumā. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2007. (akceptējams izdevums)

6.

Delavjē F. Vingrinājumi sievietēm. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2007. (akceptējams izdevums)

7.

Zubovičs L., Markevics M., Valainis V. Veselību veicinošā atlētiskā vingrošana sievietēm. Māc.-metod. mater. Jelgava [b.i.], 2002. (akceptējams izdevums)

8.

Kaziniece V. Vairāk nekā 1000 vingrojumu 365 dienām. Rīga: Gulbis 2001. (akceptējams izdevums)

9.

Kendall Muscles Testing and Function with Posture and Pain. 2024.Suitable for English stream

Additional Reading

1.

Upmanis R. Vingro ar prieku! Ceļvedis veselīgam dzīvesveidam. Rīga: Jumava.

2.

Mauriņa L. Ārstnieciskās vingrošanas pamati. Māc. līdz. Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akadēmijas stud. Rīga, 1999.

3.

Sarah A. Curran. ‘’Posture: types, exercise and health effects’’. Nova Science Pub Inc. 1st ed., 2014.Suitable for English stream